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Stronghold Fire with crew buggies in the foreground.
Stronghold Fire burning in Cochise County, approximately 16 miles south of Cochise.
Stronghold Fire south of Cochise as seen by Air Attack.
As of May 6, 2025, the Coronado National Forest has terminated their Temporary Occupancy and Use Area Order due to the Stronghold Fire.
The fire is now 85% contained with no change in acreage; 2,138 acres.
The Stronghold Fire started at approximately 11:30 am on Monday, April 28, near Sunsites-Pearce and 16 miles south of Cochise. It was fueled by high winds and drought stricken fuels throughout the duration of the initial attack period. Heavy aircraft was used at the start, including Single Engine Air Tankers and Large Air Tankers to slow the fire from spreading to nearby homes. One secondary structure was destroyed in the fire. Stronghold remains under investigation.
For more information:
Coronado National Forest Temporary Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts/stronghold-fire
All evacuation information will come from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office: https://www.facebook.com/CochiseSO
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arizonaforestry
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on X: https://x.com/azstateforestry
| Current as of | Fri, 05/09/2025 - 21:36 |
|---|---|
| Incident Time Zone | Arizona Mountain Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Arizona Mountain Standard Time |
| Location | 16 miles south of Cochise |
| Incident Commander | Michael Wales, USFS Sam Long, USFS |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates |
31° 56' 42'' Latitude
-109° 55' 51
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 36 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,138 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and brush, oak and juniper |
| Significant Events | Coronado National Forest has lifted their Temporary Closure Order due to the Stronghold Fire |